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GREAT GASTROPUB FOR
FAMILIES
Looking for a SW London spot to eat with the family? Try
The Victoria.
A pub lunch with the children can be a recipe for stress,
so choosing a family-friendly spot is key to enjoying a
relaxing break.
The Victoria in East Sheen, just off Richmond Park, is
co-owned by Michelin star celebrity chef Paul Merrett and
his business partner Greg Bellamy. And it’s a perfect
place to visit en famille for a reasonably priced, totally
delicious meal. You may know Paul Merrett as a co-presenter
of the BBC’s cookery show Economy Gastronomy. He’s
also run the kitchen at a number of top London restaurants
and taken part in several other BBC food series.
The Victoria looks like an ordinary pub from the outside,
but round the back is an airy dining room with an expansive
terrace, outside kitchen and – best of all –
a children’s play area.
Parents can browse the menu and read the paper while little
ones entertain themselves in a safe enclosed area within
eye- and ear-shot.
When we visited, everything we ate was beautifully presented
and perfectly cooked – as you’d expect from
a chef of Paul Merrett’s pedigree. The children’s
menu had enough variety on it to satisfy our chip and pasta
lover, and all was from well-sourced ingredients. Adult
courses were unpretentious and absolutely scrumptious.
The Victoria is a great place to take friends of family
for Saturday or Sunday lunch – but make sure you book
in advance, as a neighbourhood gem like this gets very busy.
If you’re coming from further afield and fancy an
overnight pub stay, The Victoria even has rooms.
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